Shiv Roy's Struggles: A Look at Succession's Toxic Family Dynamics
Episode Overview
The episode delves into the toxic family system of The Logan Family in Succession, focusing on the character of Siobhan Roy during Season One. Mandy and Andrew dissect Shiv's interactions, relationships, and her avoidant attachment style, shedding light on the dynamics of the toxic family system. The episode provides insightful commentary and in-depth analysis, offering a fresh perspective on Shiv's role in the narrative of Succession. Join Mandy and Andrew as they unravel the complexities of Shiv Roy's character and explore the depth of her interactions within the toxic family dynamics of Succession.
One of the things she says to Nate when they're talking about, you know, are they going to have sex or not? And is it a good idea or not? She says, we should be good people. And I love that because basically she's saying we're not good people, but we should try to be.
What makes Shiv Roy tick? Mandy Friedman, a seasoned counselor and creator of SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic and Abusive Personalities, takes us on a journey through the first season of HBO's Succession to explore the intricate character of Siobhan Roy. Known to fans as Shiv, she’s a complex figure entangled in the toxic web of the Logan family. In this episode, Mandy and her co-host Andrew peel back the layers of Shiv’s personality, relationships, and her avoidant attachment style.
They break down her interactions with key characters like Tom and Nate, and delve into her struggle with objectification and the pressure to be 'good'. Through insightful commentary and detailed analysis, Mandy and Andrew offer a fresh perspective on Shiv’s role within her dysfunctional family. Whether you’re a fan of Succession or interested in understanding toxic family dynamics, this episode provides a compelling look at how these relationships shape and define us.